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book-illustration
Object Type
print
book-illustration
Museum number
2006,U.1897
Description
The Duchess of Marlborough shown from the room by Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford, who bows ironically to the noblewoman, Masham and Abigail standing waiting to be married, the priest and Queen Anne next to them, Abigail holding the queen's hand, Prince George and other courtiers standing to one side; illustration to Ainsworth's "St James's, or the Court of Queen Anne" (1844) Etching
Producer name
Print made by:
George Cruikshank
Published by:
John Mortimer
School/style
British
Production date
1844
Production place
Published in:
London (England)
Materials
paper
Technique
etching
Dimensions
Height:
230 millimetres
Width:
150 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Reid 1871 / A descriptive catalogue of the works of George Cruikshank
(4973)
Cohn 1924 / George Cruikshank, catalogue raisonné
(21)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
marriage/wedding
Associated names
Illustration to:
William Harrison Ainsworth
Representation of:
Anne, Queen of Great Britain
Representation of:
Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford
Representation of:
Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough
Associated places
Associated with:
St James's
Associated titles
Associated Title:
St James's, or the Court of Queen Anne
Acquisition date
1753-2006
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
2006,U.1897